163 CAP. 224 Penal Code 2008 Ed. Abduction 362. Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person. [Indian PC 1860, s. 362] Punishment for kidnapping 363. Whoever kidnaps any person from Singapore or from lawful guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine or to caning. [Indian PC 1860, s. 363] Punishment for abduction 363A. Whoever abducts any person shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine, or with caning, or with any combination of such punishments. [51/2007] Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder 364. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life and shall, if he is not sentenced to death, also be liable to caning. Illustrations (a) A kidnaps Z from Singapore, intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b) A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section. [Indian PC 1860, s. 364] 364A. [Repealed by Act 19/2010 wef 21/11/2010] Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person 365. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished Informal Consolidation – version in force from 1/4/2015